Lot presentation
Château Lieujean 2012
The wine
Château Lieujean produces a rather powerful and fleshy wine. It needs to be kept for 5 to 12 years for it to soften and then reveal its delicate structure.
About the Producer Château Lieujean
Château Lieujean is a beautiful property a few kilometres from Pauillac. Built in 1868, it occupies an area of 52 hectares. The vines grow in sandy-gravelly soil. There have been numerous owners since 1870. Although annual production was close to 250,000 bottles just before the First World War, it subsequently fell by half. In 1965, the property's new owner, André Baron expanded the vineyard and modernized the winery and cellars. The vineyard is currently run by Jean-Michel Lapalu.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity : 1 bottle
Level : 1 NormalObservations : 1 Marginally marked label, 1 Slightly scratched labelOrigin : private individual
Type of cellar : underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT : no
Original wooden case / Original case : no
French customs seal : yes
Alcohol percentage : 13 %
Region : Bordeaux
Appellation : Haut Médoc
Owner : SCEA Garri du Gai - Jean-Michel Lapalu
Vintage : 2012
Colour : red
Ageing potential : collectable bottle
Service temperature : 16°
Size (in ha) : 36 hectares
Intensity : classic
Leading aroma : black fruit
Tasting occasion : food-friendly wine